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September 01, 2020

NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: APLT) on behalf of Applied Therapeutics stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether Applied Therapeutics has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

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On or aroundMay 13, 2019, Applied Therapeutics conducted its initial public offering (IPO), issuing 4 million shares of common stock priced at$10.00per share.

OnAugust 17, 2020, Applied Therapeutics disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a partial clinical hold on the Company's ACTION-Kids study evaluating the Companys AT-007 product for the treatment of galactosemia. The FDA cited the need for additional technical information related to ensuring that every participant in the study has access to the drug's benefits.

On this news, Applied Therapeutics stock price fell$3.53per share, or 12.07%, to close at$25.71per share onAugust 17, 2020.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Applied Therapeutics shares and suffered a loss, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker, Melissa Fortunato, or Marion Passmore by email at investigations@bespc.com, or telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.

About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York and California. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Contact Information:Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.Brandon Walker, Esq.Melissa Fortunato, Esq.Marion Passmore, Esq. (212) 355-4648investigations@bespc.comwww.bespc.com